Chapter 706: Chapter 705 Alliances of Their Own
"Ever since the collapse of the Heaven Plane, not only was our Hidden Sect Plane affected, but the Penglai Realm as well.
Now that the Three Realms have entered the world, the situation is set in stone. Going forward, global relations will become tense. Coupled with the various disasters caused by the collapse of the Plane World, power and resources face an urgent need for reorganization and redistribution. War is inevitable; it’s just a matter of controlling to what extent."
Zhuge Qian had not been in the secular world for long, but he had a thorough grasp of the global situation and his analysis was spot on.
It took him just over ten minutes to briefly introduce and analyze the current state of the world.
In summary, his statement was: Chaos reigns over the land.
After listening to his statement, Wang Chunyang’s gaze swept over the faces of a few powerful individuals from the Duanmu and the Zhuge families. Smiling, he said, "Both of your families have already formed an alliance and started laying out your plans ahead of time. Are you trying to leave the rest of our six families far behind?"
Zhuge Cang laughed heartily, "Brother Wang is joking. Our alliance with the Duanmu Family was merely to scout the terrain ahead. The Hidden Sect Eight Families have been openly and secretly fighting for many years, but no one has been able to overpower the others. Now that the world is undergoing great changes, although the Earth Plane lacks Spiritual Energy, its total area is much larger than all three Hidden Sect Planes combined. There’s enough room for development for all eight of the Great Forces of the Hidden Sect."
Duanmu Wuwang, who had been silent until now, said, "My friends, rest assured that our two families have no intention of dominating alone. Although the eight forces compete against each other, it is fair competition. Furthermore, as descendants of Yanhuang, in the face of the two major enemies, Heaven and Penglai, we should unite and face the external world together."
"Exactly, united against the outside, sharing the world together, just like in the Hidden Sect World. The Eight Great Forces together hold the world’s power," laughed Wang Changchun.
"If the vast Plane World of the Hidden Sect could accommodate all eight of our families, how could this expansive Earth Plane not allow for coexistence in harmony?" said Wang Chunyang indifferently, his gaze shifting to Helian Zhan.
Ouyang He smiled but stayed silent.
Helian Zhan, seeing everyone looking at him, nodded and said, "Naturally, we will share control of the world and live in harmony, jointly facing the external world."
"That would be excellent. There are far too many secular nations, constantly in conflict. They should be unified into one global entity," Wang Chunyang said indifferently.
Helian Zhan gave him a look and nodded with a smile, "Brother Wang’s words are exactly what I have in mind."
Seeing the two agreeing with each other and conversing happily, a few people from the Zhuge and Duanmu families were inwardly alarmed.
Both of them were top-tier combatants of the Hidden Sect. If they joined forces, it was feared no one in the world could stand against them.
Moreover, the relationship between Ouyang He and Helian Zhan was extremely close; it could be said that as long as Helian Zhan made the call to arms, not only would the Qingtian Sect back him, but the Poison Sect assuredly would as well.
Additionally, in the Hidden Sect World, besides the Eight Great Forces, other second and third-tier aristocratic families and Sects, along with many Loose Cultivators, held Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang in very high esteem for their charismatic personalities and strong leadership.
If the Langya Wang Family, the Qingtian Sect, and the Poison Sect had good relations, this would pose the greatest threat to the alliance formed between the Zhuge and Duanmu families.
With this in mind, Zhuge Cang’s gaze fell upon Wang Changchun, and he said with a smile, "Since Manor Owner Wang has enmity with that lad Yang Fei over a disciple’s death, I presume he is willing to enter an alliance with our two families?"
Wang Changchun did not expect Zhuge Cang to ask this question in front of Ouyang He, Wang Chunyang, and Helian Zhan, but his purpose was clear, and he quickly nodded, "Whether to form an alliance can be discussed later. But as for Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, my Giant Sword Manor will certainly not let them off."
Having said this, he glanced at Helian Zhan and saw no expression on his face. Then he shifted his gaze to Wang Chunyang.
The relationship between Giant Sword Manor and the Langya Wang Family wasn’t good, but it wasn’t hostile either. However, since the incident when Qi Hongshao stole the secret manual from the Giant Sword Manor and was saved by a lad once expelled from the Langya Wang Family ten years ago while being pursued, the relationship between the two families had grown tense.
Wang Changchun had taken the incident of Wang Chunyang saving Wang Lei and Qi Hongshao to heart.
Seeing Wang Changchun looking in his direction, Wang Chunyang glanced at him, expressionless, and remained silent.
Seeing this, Helian Zhan laughed and said to Wang Chunyang, "Brother Wang, I wish to take my daughter to the south of Divine Continent to see if that lad has the skill to cure her innate concealed condition. Would Brother Wang care to join me?"
As these words were spoken, everyone tensed up and looked at Wang Chunyang.
This could already be considered as Helian Zhan’s signal to form an alliance with Wang Chunyang, and now all eyes were on what choice Wang Chunyang would make.
Although Wang Chunyang was not the head of the Langya Wang Family, he was their top combatant, and his decision could definitely sway the choice of the Langya Wang Family.
Under everyone’s gaze, Wang Chunyang’s expression remained unchanged. He looked only at Helian Zhan, and as their eyes met, it seemed as if they could read each other’s thoughts, sharing a smile.
"In fact, I too wish to travel around and see the magnificent landscapes of this mundane world. Having the opportunity to join Brother Helian and Brother Ouyang on this journey would be a great pleasure in life," Wang Chunyang said with a clear laugh. After speaking, he clasped his hands in farewell to the experts from the Zhuge and Duanmu families as well as Wang Changchun, "Gentlemen, I bid you farewell for now. We’ll meet again!"
Thereupon, Helian Zhan, Wang Chunyang, Ouyang He, Zhao Wuji, and Helian Rong strode away decisively.
The Zhuge and Duanmu aristocratic families did not try to stop them, and without their lead, members of the National Security Department like Zhang Qingyang naturally wouldn’t be foolish enough to confront several superb experts, and promptly made way.
Soon, the party of five including Helian Zhan had descended Meishan Mountain and departed into the distance.
At the top of Meishan Mountain, Wang Changchun, along with top experts from the Zhuge and Duanmu families, stood silently, watching the departure of Helian Zhan and the others with various expressions.
When those five figures had completely vanished from sight, Wang Changchun said, "The Langya Wang Family, Poison Sect, and Qingtian Sect, with these three families allied, and if they also support that couple in the south that shares domination over the mundane world with you, it seems that the future of Divine Continent might fall into their hands, right?"
Zhuge Wei spoke in a deep voice, "That’s right. With these three families allied, compared to them, our three families are probably weaker. If they support the south, our chances of winning are very slim."
"Do we only have three families? Don’t forget, the Ji Family and Zhang Family also agreed to form an alliance with us," Duanmu Wugou said in a grave voice.
Zhuge Qian frowned slightly and said, "But they didn’t send anyone this time."
Wang Changchun expressed his astonishment, "The Ji Family and Zhang Family also agreed to an alliance with you?"
Duanmu Wugou replied, "Yes, if it weren’t for that, do you really think our Duanmu Family and the Zhuge family would harbor such great ambition to control Divine Continent on our own and contend against your six families?"
Zhuge Cang looked at Wang Changchun and said, "Brother Wang, what are your thoughts on joining Giant Sword Manor?"
Wang Changchun’s expression shifted a few times before he suddenly huffed forcefully, "It appears that before you four had formed the alliance, you did not consider including my Giant Sword Manor, did you?"
A cold light flashed in Zhuge Cang’s eyes.
Wang Changchun’s heart turned cold, berating himself for his foolishness.
Previously, with Helian Zhan, Wang Chunyang, and Ouyang He present, these people didn’t dare to make a move. Now that he was alone, if he wasn’t willing to form an alliance with them, he would inevitably become a competitor. In such a case, those five would certainly join forces to kill him and then raid Giant Sword Manor.
The eight great families of the Hidden Sect each dominated a different area, and it was difficult for any one of them to overpower another on their own.
However, if several joined forces to destroy one, it would be quite easy.
Wang Changchun’s thoughts raced, and he soon spoke with a smile, "But it’s not too late now. Yang Fei killed my disciple, and I will not rest until he is dead. Also, you must have recently heard about the tense relations between our Giant Sword Manor and the Wang Family, right?"
The Duanmu Family was quite aware of the situation, and Duanmu Wugou said, "I heard a female thief stole a secret manual from Giant Sword Manor. Giant Sword Manor could have captured the thief, but a nobody from the Langya Wang Family, cast out ten years ago, foiled the capture, right?"
"Exactly. I, Giant Sword Manor, have never regarded a mere nobody from the Langya Wang Family as important, yet Wang Chunyang had the audacity to intervene," Wang Changchun stated bitterly.
The cold light in Zhuge Cang’s eyes faded as he looked at Wang Changchun and said, "Given this, it seems that Giant Sword Manor and the Langya Wang Family now have an irreparable rift and cannot form an alliance."
Wang Changchun nodded and said, "Exactly, which is why Giant Sword Manor is willing to form an alliance with all of you, to share the world."